HDMI is an advanced interface supported by many PC and CE systems delivering video and audio. It is necessary to have reliable equipment capable of performing HDMI video capture. Such image capturing solutions are broadly used in various fields of science, education, medicine, and engineering and are considered to play there an important role in future.

Capturing Output with High Resolution

The video quality delivered by HDMI solutions is much better in comparison with its analog counterparts. Actually HDMI is adopted by the manufacturers of digital still cameras, digital video cameras, and portable media players. HDMI standard is already supported by multiple types of products: from multimedia PCs, gaming systems, to HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players, etc. If the images are not HDCP-protected, they can be captured from all these devices using an HDMI capture device - Epiphan’s DVI2USB. This frame grabber can acquire images and video with resolution of up to 1920x1200 and rates up to 60 frames per second. DVI2USB can be easily connected to any HDMI device with HDMI to DVI cable. After connection this external HDMI capture card will be identified by the system as a high resolution camera. DVI2USB can be easily integrated into various custom solutions in order to meet the needs of specific applications. During capturing video it is possible to use third-party software for video editing. HDMI carries full 1080p video and multichannel audio. Capturing images with the DVI2USB frame grabber you will obtain clear high-resolution data and take advantage of its lossless capabilities.

Advanced Functionalities for HDMI Signal Capture

HDMI ensures sending multichannel audio and high-definition video over a single cable. The advantages provided by this interface are not limited to this capability. HDMI provides perfect connection between high-resolution products including game consoles - PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and HDMI-equipped high-definition TVs. There is no degradation in signal quality as HD signals are not compressed during transmission. Solutions used to capture HDMI output should conform to certain image quality requirements. Video and images and acquired from HDMI devices using DVI2USB are of remarkable quality due to its advanced capture capabilities. To make capture process more comfortable you can use free Epiphan’s software. This makes possible scheduling video recording, setting time intervals to broadcast video to viewers wherever they are.

Frame grabber for Multiple Interfaces

Actually the number of products supporting HDMI standard essentially increases. In a short time HDMI will have full adoption among manufacturers in many categories. Every year new HDMI solution delivering high-definition content will appear on the market. Whatever VGA, DVI, or HDMI-based equipment is used, this HDMI capture device provides unmatched performance. Epiphan’s DVI2USB allows you to perform high resolution image and video capture for all your needs.